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Origin and Etymology of hap
Middle English, from Old Norse happ good luck; akin to Old English gehæp suitable, Old Church Slavonic kobĭ lot, fate
First Known Use of hap
14th century
Origin and Etymology of hap
Middle English happen
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hap
noun
Definition of hap
dialect
: something (such as a bed quilt or cloak) that serves as a covering or wrap
First Known Use of hap
1593
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